By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It may be a Herculean task to transform a long-established mansion into a modern (and possibly edgy) Showcase House, but 25 designers are ready to take on the challenge. This year’s Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) is a 1915 Mediterranean-style estate located in Altadena. According to its website, PSHA is […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Just three weeks into the New Year, many people are discovering that keeping their New Year’s resolutions is more difficult than they originally thought. When it comes to making changes to live a healthier life, poor preparation in addition to not having a sense on how to change old habits can be […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation luncheon on Thursday at the Oakmont Country Club. Not only was the afternoon event a time to introduce the incoming board and its directors, but it also was a networking opportunity for business owners and non-profit organizations. Inducted by past-president, attorney and […]
Goodbye to an Old Friend Like most everyone, I approach the New Year with an attitude of anticipation. While looking back at 2017 and recognizing some truly positive events, I cannot ignore those things that were sad and even painful. As we were preparing to head to Texas in December for Danny’s graduation from […]
Gratitude … and Questions The relationship that I, as the publisher of the CV Weekly, have with our readers and other supporters is incredible. For example, last week, thanks to the generosity of one of our supporters, I was able to host a night at a suite at the Staples Center for a Kings […]
Holiday Notes Since the beginning of the Christmas season – that is, right after Thanksgiving – I’ve surrounded myself with Christmas cheer. I’ve tuned my radio to an “all Christmas all the time” station to help me usher in the season of joy and wonder. CV Weekly hosted its annual pre-Christmas parade open house and […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY With hundreds of children, members of the board of education, Superintendent Winfred Roberson and distinguished guests in attendance, Lincoln Elementary School held an official ribbon cutting for its new building and turf field. After the pledge of allegiance, led by sixth grade student council member Adelaide Haack, members of the school board […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Though rescheduled from Tuesday, Dec. 5 to Sunday due to weather, and promoted as “an abbreviated event,” the Christmas tree lighting at La Crescenta Library was a well-attended community gathering that brought “ooohs” and “ahhhs” from guests. “This is an absolutely great turnout,” said organizer Robbyn Battles. “I was not expecting so […]
Mixed Messages I admit it – I’m a snob. I love where I live. I love how quaint is our little section of Glendale/unincorporated LA County/City of Los Angeles. I’m a little stingy with the information, too; I’m not eager to post giant welcome – come move here – signs here though I love to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This is the time of season for shopping. Whether shopping along Honolulu Avenue and Foothill Boulevard or ordering online, people need to be aware that this is also the best time for criminal opportunists to do their own type of shopping, including checking cars for unlocked doors and picking up packages dropped […]